The Hotel: Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Situated on Queens Road in the heart of Melbourne, this Mercure hotel overlooks the Albert Park Lake and is adjacent to some sporting facilities and a golf course. Guests can also enjoy its proximity to the beach and a number of other leisure spots. The property boasts modern accommodation, a restaurant, and a bar, while those wishing for a daily workout can take advantage of an on-site fitness centre with a sauna.

The hotel rooms feature bright colours and contemporary decor. They are kitted out with large work desks, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, in-room safes, and refrigerators. Some of the rooms offer views over the park, the lake or the Port Phillip Bay. 

Room Details

Standard Room:

• Bed size/type: One king-size bed or twin beds on request
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people

Superior Lake View Room:

• Bed size/type: One king-size bed or twin beds on request
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people

Premium Family Room:

• Bed size/type: One queen bed and two single beds or two queen beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people

The Area: Melbourne, VIC

Dubbed Australia’s fashion capital, Melbourne boasts a strong coffee and café culture and a solid array of boutique fashion stores. Spend the day wandering between the café-lined alleyways, shopping for boutique and vintage clothes, and discovering hidden galleries and rooftop bars. Pack a romantic picnic and spend another day relaxing among the flowers and leafy trees in Botanic Gardens. A stroll along the Yarra River also provides plenty of photo opportunities.

From Richmond, the CBD lies only a short drive away and tempts keen shoppers and foodies alike. Shopping fanatics can keep themselves entertained with a trip to Collins Street, a luxurious strand housing local markets, galleries, boutiques and cafes. Often regarded as Australia’s premier street, Collins Street is the domain of historical Victorian-era architecture, luxury boutiques including Prada, Dior and Cartier and the financial district of Melbourne. Head to the ‘Paris end’ of the street for a look at ancient buildings, all holding onto memories of former days while still staying poised for daily tourists’ photo snaps.